Utah Senate and House Democratic leadership oppose the legislature’s involvement in the federal lawsuit through the amicus brief, a decision that does not reflect Democratic lawmakers in this body. Rather than rebuilding public trust, this continued litigation deepens division and prolongs uncertainty around our congressional maps—taxpayer dollars should instead be focused on serving Utahns and protecting the will of the voters.

The Utah Senate Democratic Caucus responded to reports of a potential ICE detention facility on Salt Lake City’s Westside, noting that the state had not been consulted and emphasizing that such a facility “has no place in our state.”

Utah Senate Democrats have released their 2026 priorities under the theme For the Love of Utah, presenting a people-first agenda rooted in learning from the past, facing today’s realities, and protecting the state’s future. The framework focuses on affordability, education, healthcare, child safety, democracy, and stewardship of Utah’s natural resources.